Quick, Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks For New Moms

This is the most awesome-est list of quick healthy breastfeeding snacks for new moms on the web.

Forreal. I’m going to show you the easiest, healthiest and most delicious snacks for postpartum breastfeeding moms.

Like, none of this “oh, here’s an easy 12 ingredient snack that you can make. It will help boost milk supply and make your eyelashes more beautiful and make your husband taller and… The best part is that it only takes 25 minutes to make!”

*insert an eye roll and a “bless their heart” here*

You’ve got like 15 minutes until that sweet baby of yours wants to nurse AGAIN and you are hungry as all get out. New moms just don’t have the time or the brain space to make these fancy snacks!

Girl – I get it!

Let’s get snacking.

Pin this post to come back to it over and over for snack ideas when nothing is coming to mind.

Quick, Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks For New Moms

Real quick… I know you’re ravenous and want to see the breastfeeding snack ideas BUT. I want you to know what I think makes a good nutritious snack for new nursing moms.

Fat + Carbs + Protein = Healthy Breastfeeding Snack

Make sure that you’re eating at least every 3 hours to fuel your body well. Everyone tells you during pregnancy that you’re eating for two… I guess they’ve never nursed a baby.

Breastfeeding moms should have an extra 300-500 calories per day. (Source) Well, 300-500 “good”, healthy calories, that is. Eating often and eating nutrient-dense foods will boost your milk supply and make you feel a whole lot better overall while you transition into motherhood.

So, without further ado. Here is the most awesome-est list of quick healthy breastfeeding snacks for new moms on the web that I promised you.

6 Breastfeeding Snacks For New Moms (With Zero Prep)

This is a list of breastfeeding snacks that are great for those blessed middle of the night feedings, to bring along to the hospital, or to throw in the diaper bag for a morning out running errands.